Wet-Lab Research Technician, Pediatric Brain Tumor Studies

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

Transit benefits

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz seeks an Entry Laboratory Science Professional to support translational brain tumor research in a wet-lab setting. You will work onsite in Aurora, performing cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and basic analyses under PI guidance.

The role involves collaboration in project planning, data collection, and preparation of manuscript sections, with opportunities to contribute to grant writing and lab management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, cancer biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field required.
• Substitution: a combination of education and related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and support the PI and stakeholders with laboratory and research functions.
• Utilize laboratory techniques required for research projects.
• Culture brain tumor cell lines.
• Conduct experiments including drug and radiation treatment of cell lines and mice, Western blot, CRISPR, qPCR, and DNA/RNA/protein extraction.
• Record, analyze, and present research results.
• Assist with writing manuscripts and grants in preparation.
• Help with lab management, including purchasing and budgeting.

Skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, cancer biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, or related field

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz seeks an Entry Laboratory Science Professional to support translational brain tumor research in a wet-lab setting. You will work onsite in Aurora, performing cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and basic analyses under PI guidance.

The role involves collaboration in project planning, data collection, and preparation of manuscript sections, with opportunities to contribute to grant writing and lab management.